A superb British horror film

Rating: Null/10 (1 November 2002)

I went to see this movie with unsure expectations, i had enjoyed trainspotting but the less said about the beach.....
Im glad to say that danny boyle has redeemed himself. This is an original and superb film, obviously made on a reasonably small budget, that has the power to scare the audience witless while not losing any of its dignity or becoming overly contrived. The fairly unknown cast do an excellent job of retaining the viewers interest and although this is unlkely to scoop the oscars for best actor and actress, it will certainly boost their careers.
The premise is fairly simple. A deadly virus which turns its victims into super-fast zombies is unleashed by a pair of animal rights activists. A comatose man awakens 28 days after being in a motorcycle accident and finds the whole of London deserted, except for a few survivors and the vicious hordes of the 'infected...'
From here on we really do encounter some terrifying set pieces and scenes, and the camerawork and shocks are dealt with wonderfully. The blood and gore is fast and forthcoming and the zombies are genuinely terrifying. I really do recommend you see this film, regardless of what you think of the genre. It is an unforgettable experience.
9.5 out of 10. Forget the constant filth dribbling out of Hollywood and the endless rom coms with tom hanks and Reese Witherspoon, this is one of the best new releases this year.